PUEBLO WATER - Six Month Contract for PVC Water Distribution Pipe AUG 2025

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado is seeking bids for a six-month contract to supply PVC water distribution pipes through Invitation to Bid ITB-25-045. The procurement targets pipes in four specific sizes: 100 linear feet of 4-inch, 1,000 linear feet of 6-inch, 12,000 linear feet of 8-inch, and 500 linear feet of 12-inch pipes. Strict technical specifications require pipes to conform to AWWA Standard C-900-16, Class 150 (DR18), with cast iron outside diameters and integral bell gasketed joints. All pipes must be manufactured and tested within the continental United States and hold NSF approval. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. MST on August 1, 2025, with the contract period running from September 21, 2025, through March 21, 2026. Delivery of proposals must be made to the Pueblo Water Warehouse at 707 W. Third Street in Pueblo, Colorado. Pricing will be evaluated on a per linear foot basis, with Pueblo Water reserving the right to award the contract based on the lowest total bid for all items.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Eight pre-approved manufacturers are listed, including Certainteed Corp, J-M Eagle, IPEX, Diamond Plastics Corp, Vinyltech, Royal Flex-Lox, North American Pipe, and National Pipe and Plastics. The bid includes provisions for potential price adjustments due to market conditions, requiring strict documentation for any proposed increases. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the total estimated procurement is for 13,600 linear feet of PVC pipe across the four specified sizes. Bidders must provide pricing for the pipes and additional lubricant, with Pueblo Water maintaining flexibility in contract award based on comprehensive bid evaluation. The procurement is specifically for the Transmission, Distribution & Engineering department's infrastructure needs, indicating a targeted approach to municipal water distribution system maintenance and expansion.